COMMENDABLY

Etymology

Adverb

commendably (comparative more commendably, superlative most commendably)

In a commendable manner.

Source: Wiktionary


COMMENDABLE

Com*mend"a*ble, a.

Note: (Formerly accented on the first syllable.) Etym: [L. commendabilis.]

Definition: Worthy of being commended or praised; laudable; praiseworthy. Order and decent ceremonies in the church are not only comely but commendable. Bacon.

– Com*mend"a*ble*ness, n.

– Com*mend"a*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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